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BX05 KMU

2005 MG Zt-t

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

65,235 mi
Last recorded65,235 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 KMU
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 65,235 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 65,144 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 64,699 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 64,350 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 64,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 63,343 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 62,814 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underside corrosion

Fail 12 May 2021 62,814 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underside corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2020 60,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface rust on both front and rear brake discs

surface rust to exhaust system

surface rust to floor panels,

Pass 5 Oct 2018 58,078 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 56,017 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 53,283 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 50,343 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 47,585 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 43,956 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 39,495 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 34,302 miles

advise osr disc corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2010 28,968 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 26,074 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 19,903 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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BX05 KMU is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 81,088 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX05 KMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX05 KMU registered?

BX05 KMU is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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